As a (non-German) avid reader of Mr.Siebeck, some comments on him:
He is a very big francophile and moderate anglophile and has been very consistent in critizising general attitudes towards fine dining in Germany and especially the quality of ingredients and chefs alike. He shares a passion for traditional London eateries like Rules and Simpsons-in-the-Strand with many FT'ers and has according to what I understand enjoyed dining at upcoming English/British chefs tremendously. But that doesn't mean he would be blind to hype or afraid to bust even the number one star chef if he feels it's justified.
And c'mon, what's so British about Chelsea or Toyota plants in the Midlands anyway.
